Needs Improvement
#422 of 480 schools in NH
Berlin Middle School
Middle School · Berlin School District · Berlin, NH
A middle school in Berlin, NH where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 Willard Street, Berlin, NH 03570
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berlin Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Berlin Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,889/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berlin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,972
Median home value
$113,500
Median rent
$804/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enriched Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Unity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 1.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Berlin School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berlin Middle School is listed in Berlin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berlin Middle School
Berlin Middle School is a public middle school in Berlin, NH, part of Berlin School District, serving approximately 246 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #422 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berlin Middle School
What grades does Berlin Middle School serve?
Berlin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Berlin Middle School?
Berlin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berlin Middle School rank in NH?
Berlin Middle School ranks #422 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Berlin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berlin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Berlin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berlin Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Berlin Middle School a charter school?
No, Berlin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berlin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Berlin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berlin Middle School?
46.3% of students at Berlin Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Coos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (603) 752-4122
- Area population (ZIP 03570)
- 9,473
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03570; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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